1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1969 Lotus Elan

To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Mirada (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 811 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Dodge Mirada 1969 Lotus Elan
Make Dodge Lotus
Model Mirada Elan
Year Released 1980 1969
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5210 cc 1558 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 146 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 146 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.3 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 72.8 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 889 kg
Vehicle Length 5330 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2440 mm


 

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